Turmeric Tea
This turmeric tea recipe makes a bright, soothing cup with lemon, honey, and a pinch of black pepper. Enjoy it hot or iced whenever you want a calm, cozy sip.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ounces fresh turmeric or 1/2-1 tsp powder
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 Tablespoons honey or maple (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan.
- Add the turmeric and black pepper. Simmer over low heat until the tea deepens in color and smells warm and earthy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain into a mug for a clear cup. Stir in the lemon juice and sweeten to taste with honey or maple.Sip hot, or cool completely and pour over ice. Add more lemon to taste just before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the pepper: Freshly cracked black pepper can increase how well you absorb turmeric’s goodness.
Adjust to taste: Make it your own. Go lighter for a gentle cup or steep longer for a bolder sip.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg